Prepare against Jonathan McKay
United Kingdom · World #25,299 classical · FIDE ID 2405512
Our database contains 154 games by Jonathan McKay, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan McKay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan McKay before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,016 | 2,036 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,915 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,046 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 60 | 31 | 63 | 39.0% |
| As White | 78 | 33 | 17 | 28 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 76 | 27 | 14 | 35 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan McKay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan McKay's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 47.4% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 28 | 35.9% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| h4 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — McKay usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — McKay usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — McKay usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — McKay usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — McKay usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — McKay usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 35.7% | 23.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 28.6% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 16.7% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.9% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 84.0% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
Jonathan McKay's chess games
All 154 games by Jonathan McKay in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 60 wins, 31 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Shane Melaugh | 2,254 | Perth Congress 2026 | Open | C00 |
| Jan 2023 | Klauss Mosnegutu | 2,214 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open A | B51 |
| Jul 2022 | Neil Farrell | 2,190 | ch-SCO Open 127th | C01 |
| Jan 2022 | Mikhail Sedykh | 2,122 | Harrogate 4NCL Open 27th | D36 |
| Aug 2021 | Cyrus Nisban | 2,059 | World Cup U18 Prel | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,970 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,633 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,956 |
| ch-GBR Online | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,821 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-SCO Open 127th | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-EU Online U18 | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,700 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,430 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan McKay's chess games?
154 games by Jonathan McKay, from Aug 2015 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Jonathan McKay has played.
What does Jonathan McKay play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Jonathan McKay opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan McKay answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Jonathan McKay play as White?
As White, Jonathan McKay's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan McKay play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan McKay most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Jonathan McKay's FIDE rating?
Jonathan McKay is currently rated 2,016 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jonathan McKay played?
Our database contains 154 games by Jonathan McKay, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 31 draws, 63 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan McKay?
154 games by Jonathan McKay reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.